Jan 23, 2025 · The Petrolia Flyers came back from a 5-2 early second period deficit to beat Port Stanley, 6-5 in overtime in PJHL play Thursday. Logan Crummy scored the game-winning goal, 79 seconds into the fourth period.

1 day ago · Local politicians scramble as Ford calls provincial election with over a year left in his mandate Heather Wright/The Independent The provincial cash was flowing and political parties were scrambling as Ontario Premier Doug Ford prepared to call an election for Feb. 27.

1 day ago · Lambton is getting more money for affordable housing for people living in the rough and cash to clean up the encampments as they leave. The province, in its last minute spending spree before the election call, gave the county over $2.9 million out of a $75 million fund to wind down encampments and ...

Heather Wright/The Independent When the provincial election is called, there will be a rematch in Lambton-Kent Middlesex. Premier Doug Ford confirmed he will announce an early election in the province Wednesday which would put the vote on Feb. 27. The PC government still has a year-and-a-half left ...

Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia Councillor Chad Hyatt is going to try again to bring down Petrolia’s taxes – this time in 2026. At the next council meeting, he’ll ask councillors to approve a move which would shave one per cent off the three per cent tax increase slated for 2026 after the Ontario government provided extra cash for policing.

Jan 9, 2025 · Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia Councillor Chad Hyatt is going to try again to bring down Petrolia’s taxes – this time in 2026. At the next council meeting, he’ll ask councillors to approve a move which would shave one per cent off the three per cent tax increase slated for 2026 after the Ontario government provided extra cash for policing.

Jan 8, 2025 · That from the chair of the Petrolia 150 Committee as the town wrapped up the official celebrations of Petrolia’s sesquicentennial New Years’ Day. “One year ago today, we kicked off a year for the record books,” Mayor Brad Loosley told the people gathered in the morning sunshine, describing ...

Mar 4, 2024 · Petrolia is planning to upsize a Petrolia Line watermain from Bear Creek to Oil Heritage Road to be ready for development. Feb. 20, council approved a $143,000 contract for engineers to complete drawings for the work estimated at $3 million.

Nov 5, 2024 · Heather Wright/The Independent With a provincial election looming, Lambton-Kent District School Board are getting anxious. The $40 million Forest JK to 12 school project which will create spaces for over 1,160 students has been in the planning for years.

Feb 26, 2024 · New residential developments in Petrolia will be paying up to $10,000 in fees for future growth. In a 5 to 2 vote, council approved the controversial Development Charges bylaw Tuesday.